Journal Information
Issue
portada-S1413355525X0006XVol. 29. Issue 6. (In progress)
(1 November 2025)
This issue is in progress but contains articles that are final and fully citable.
Original research
Physical disability is associated with increased odds for hospitalization in older adults: analysis from NHANES 2009–2018
Guilherme Porto, Saulo Gil, Eduardo Ferriolli, Bruno Gualano, Hamilton Roschel
Highlights

  • Physical disability doubles hospitalization odds in older adults (OR: 2.13).

  • Disabled older adults are five times more likely to have ≥ 4 hospitalizations.

  • Findings highlight the need for policies to prevent disability in older populations.

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Idiomas
Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy
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